Mentorship May Improve Graduation Rates
High school graduation rates are at record highs, but dropout prevention programs are still working to effectively target those students most at risk for dropping out. Full Story
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Christine Ayala
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Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features desk and Dallas Morning News public safety desk. At the University of Texas at Austin, she reported and edited for The Daily Texan.
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Costly Teacher Turnover May Be Reduced Through Support
University of Pennsylvania professor Richard Ingersoll, a specialist in teacher retention and turnover, discusses the causes and costs of nearly half of all new teachers leaving their first jobs within five years. Full Story
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Largest U.S. Teachers Union Preparing for 2016
The National Education Association has begun considering political endorsements ahead of next year’s presidential election season — an early move for the teachers union. Full Story
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School Closures Dominate Chicago Mayor Runoff
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in a runoff election against Jesus “Chuy” Garcia with 49 school closures in 2013 emerging as a divisive issue. Full Story
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The Q&A: John Fitzpatrick
In this week's Q&A, we interview John Fitzpatrick, the executive director of Educate Texas. Full Story
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Angelina Jolie Raises Awareness of Cancer Options
Actress Angelina Jolie recently disclosed that she had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, which comes two years after her double mastectomy. She explained her position in a recent op-ed. Full Story
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New Drug Might Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Studies published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a new class of experimental cholesterol drugs might lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Full Story
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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Often Withheld From Patients
A new study found that fewer than half of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are told they have the disease. The reason most often cited for not informing patients was a desire not to cause emotional distress. Full Story
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The Q&A: Matteo Pasquali
In this week's Q&A, we interview Matteo Pasquali, the chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Rice University. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: March 31, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Do No Harm. Full Story
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